Trash & Recycling in Henry County, GA (2026)
5 rules for unincorporated Henry County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Bin Placement Rules
Henry County requires unincorporated-area residents to set refuse at the curb no earlier than dusk the day before pickup and no later than 6:30 a.m. on collection day, then pull the empty container back within 24 hours. Containers are capped at 35 gallons for cans or 39 for bags.
Henry County Garbage Cart Placement Rules
Some RestrictionsHenry County Code of Ordinances § 3-5-108(a)-(b)
Owners of single residential units, condominiums, or multiple residential units not served by commercial container, shall place refuse receptacles, plastic-lined paper bags or plastic bags securely tied, rubbish and bundles on assigned collection days, at front curbside locations in such a manner as not to obstruct vehicular or pedestrian passage. Owners shall place such refuse at appropriate c...
Bulk Item Disposal
Henry County requires licensed haulers to collect worn-out appliances, furniture, and tires at least weekly, with an additional charge allowed, and yard trimmings at least weekly too. Limbs must be bundled under 50 pounds and no more than 30 inches wide and 36 inches long.
Henry County Bulk & Special Waste Pickup
Some RestrictionsHenry County Code of Ordinances § 3-5-108(e), (h)
Private used, inoperative and worn out special waste: household appliances (refrigerators, stoves, washing machines, dryers, etc.), discarded furniture, and tires shall be collected at least weekly as designated by the licensee with additional charge if necessary and disposed of in compliance with all current state and federal regulations. ... Yard trimmings consisting of grass clippings, leave...
Recycling Requirements
Henry County bars excluded items like batteries and tires from the regular waste stream and requires every residential customer to participate in curbside recycling, with licensed haulers picking up county-approved recyclables at least monthly.
Henry County Mandatory Recycling Rules
Some RestrictionsHenry County Code of Ordinances § 3-5-102(a)
(a)No person shall place or deposit any excluded item into the waste stream. Items such as batteries, and tires shall be recycled and may be picked up by licensee for recycling according to section 3-5-105(c) and section 3-5-108(e).
Illegal Dumping
Henry County bans dumping litter on any public or private property or in county waters unless it goes to a designated disposal site, a receptacle, or is done with the property owner's consent. Convictions carry fines from $200 to $1,200 plus mandatory reimbursement of cleanup costs.
Henry County Illegal Dumping Penalties
Heavy RestrictionsHenry County Code of Ordinances § 3-16-42
It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to dump, deposit, throw or leave or to cause or permit the dumping, depositing, placing, throwing, or leaving of litter on any public or private property or in any waters in Henry County unless: (1) The property is designated by the state or by any of its agencies or political subdivisions for the disposal of such litter, and such person is authori...
Collection Schedule
Henry County requires every licensee to provide weekly curbside collection of residential solid waste, with uniform zone fees charged to the property owner, plus at least monthly recycling pickup under the same residential-service mandate.
Henry County Weekly Curbside Trash Pickup
Some RestrictionsHenry County Code of Ordinances § 3-5-105(1)
(1)Weekly curb service collection of residential waste packaged as approved pursuant to section 3-5-108 of this article, except as otherwise set forth herein. Each licensee shall set uniform fees for collection. Charges for residential collection and removal services shall be charged to the owners of the real property served, except that by requesting services, any tenant may become jointly bou...
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